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iMessage waiting for activation

iMessage is not working. Keeps saying "waiting for activation." I cannot even end a regular (non-message text). I've turned off iMessage and Face time. done a hard reset and tried to turn them back on. iOS 13.3

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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 8:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 8:59 PM

Messages - If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime


Messages Troubleshooting


Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device

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iMessage waiting for activation

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